Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In South Tacoma
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Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“We cannot thank Juli enough. She came over and met with my husband and I before hand. She really put our mind at ease with her knowledge of caring for cats and just being an animal lover in general. We will absolutely rebook! Thanks Juli!!”
“Alex was very easy work with. He let us know each time he came to our home & had a nice update on how the pup's were doing. We also appreciated the photo's he sent us. He made it very comfortable for us to go away for a few days. We would definitely have Alex come watch our pup's again.”
“She did a fantastic job! Was very prompt with responding and available on short notice which was really convenient. The kitties seemed to love her and they were very well taken care of!”
“Brianna was great with my two cats. As a first time user of rover I was scared of how well they were going to be taken care of . Brianna kept me updated with every visit via messages and pictures and adressed any concerns as well. I am happy my fur babies got excellent treatment .”
“Angel was amazing with our pup Nugget. He was very communicative, in tune with Nugget's needs and his check in reports were very thorough. We are relieved to have someone so reliable to watch our pup in the event we need to leave again.”
“Paul was clutch in every sense of the word. 🫶 We were in a bit of a scramble after our original sitter fell through last-minute, and Paul came through like a legend. We had a wedding to attend and needed someone to check in on our fur kids (Nala, Zeus, Tank, and Milo) — and he totally nailed it. From the jump, he was super chill, responsive, and just on it. Asked all the right questions, followed instructions to a T, and kept us updated with messages that made us feel way less guilty for stepping away from our lovable little velvet hippos for the day. 😅 Our kids are generally friendly, but let’s be real — a pack of bullies charging at you with full gremlin energy can be a lot. Paul didn’t even flinch. Handled it like an absolute pro, and had them vibing with him almost instantly. We could tell they were in great hands — cared for, played with, and probably a little spoiled (as they should be). Honestly, Paul is the kind of sitter that makes you feel like you hit the Rover jackpot.✨Reliable, good vibes, and clearly great with animals. 1000% would book again. Thank you, Paul, for stepping up and showing our kids mad love. You’re officially part of our bully gang now. 🐾💯”
“It was our first time using any pet service. Met Michael before confirming service. I have a Husky and a Staffy whom both would bark alot at someone new, they gave alittle bark for a second and then just gave him sniffspections before wanting to give kisses. They took no time to be comfortable with him. Made the process smooth. I booked him for a week. In that time he spent lot of time with them, even some brushing and cleaning up the backyard. As well as moving things to keep the dogs safe while playing. Great guy. Would book again.”
About: I have grown up with dogs, and after mine passed started pet sitting for friends and family. I am experienced in working with various sized dogs, giving dogs their medicine, and am willing to to do other tasks while you are away, if staying in your home. I can provide my own transportation, and if allowed take your pet on acceptable adventures, such as hikes and trips to the beach. I have experience with dogs of all temperaments, particularly shy ones. I am CPR/First Aid trained, and recently passed a federal background check. I currently telework full time, so I would be there all day for you pets, but I also require an internet connection. I look forward to meeting you and your animals, and feel free to message me with any questions you have!
“Our house is a bit crazy with three dogs and four cats (two of the dogs are seniors and two cats are special needs), but Kimberly was amazing with everyone! Everyone was so happy when we got home from our long weekend away, and the house was taken care of above our expectations. I would highly recommend her and would absolutely love for her help in the future.”
“Kristen was so thorough in her communication and updates with me! She took such good care of my baby coco and my home, most definitely recommend her for any pet sitting needs!”
About: I specialize in caring for older animals, but am happy to exercise your younger animals. I am caring and responsible, and would love to take care of your critters! I do require a short meet and greet for each animal client. I base my schedule around animal care while attending college for respiratory therapy. I am willing to do walks only during daylight hours and am a morning person. I work with my clients to tailor my services to best fit each individual situation. Each house sitting includes a 30 minute walk per day. I am willing to take your dogs on long walks, and provide companionship to your animals, and plenty of updates for the anxious owner. I am extremely diligent about following instructions. Your animals will be kept safe, and your home clean. I can be reached most hours of the day and night, and hope to care for your fur babies so you can travel with peace of mind.
“Heather was absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond while taking care of my cat! She was the best! She is someone I would definitely re book over and over again!”
“Ethan is absolutely incredible! I spent my first week away from my pup in 8 years and he assured me that she was getting top-notch care and affection while I was gone through phenomenal updates, photos and messages throughout the duration of the care.”
About: I’ve taken care of dogs of many sizes, most have been large. I can care for both puppies and seniors, though I still need work with training. I also have experience with cats and kittens. I spent some time taking care of dogs with separation anxiety, and I can tell you that I will do what I can to help your pups (or cats) feel as comfortable as possible while you’re away. I also have plenty of experience walking dogs of any size and energy level both professionally and personally. I am currently searching for a job, however until I have a full or part time job I can be with your furry friends all day! I even after the fact, I should always have plenty of time to care for and play with your pups and/or cats. I do everything I can to make sure that your animals will be comfortable and feel safe with me while I’m caring for them. If they’re skittish I will be slow and gentle with them, and if they are more social I will still give them space and time to get used to me, while still playing with them and taking them on walks so they can release their energy!
About: I have taken care of both my own pets and the pets of close family and friends. Those who have requested my services have become regular clients as I am always happy to spend time with their furry friends! I am currently a full-time college student with 1-2 2-hour classes a day Monday through Thursday. Outside of class, I have plenty of time for pet care as my coursework can be completed virtually. I care for both cats and dogs. This typically includes feeding, walking, playing, grooming, and cleaning. I have also occasionally handled the administration of medications to both cats and dogs.
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Juli J.
Star Sitter
“We cannot thank Juli enough. She came over and met with my husband and I before hand. She really put our mind at ease with her knowledge of caring for cats and just being an animal lover in general. We will absolutely rebook! Thanks Juli!!”
Alex K.Star Sitter
“Alex was very easy work with. He let us know each time he came to our home & had a nice update on how the pup's were doing. We also appreciated the photo's he sent us. He made it very comfortable for us to go away for a few days. We would definitely have Alex come watch our pup's again.”
Amy B.Star Sitter
“She did a fantastic job! Was very prompt with responding and available on short notice which was really convenient. The kitties seemed to love her and they were very well taken care of!”
April R.Star Sitter
“April was so great with my cat, she did a great job with spending time with her and sending lots of pictures and updates. 10/10 I will definitely hire again next time”
Briana A.Star Sitter
“Brianna was great with my two cats. As a first time user of rover I was scared of how well they were going to be taken care of . Brianna kept me updated with every visit via messages and pictures and adressed any concerns as well. I am happy my fur babies got excellent treatment .”
Angel T.
“Angel was amazing with our pup Nugget. He was very communicative, in tune with Nugget's needs and his check in reports were very thorough. We are relieved to have someone so reliable to watch our pup in the event we need to leave again.”
Paul G.Star Sitter
“Paul was clutch in every sense of the word. 🫶 We were in a bit of a scramble after our original sitter fell through last-minute, and Paul came through like a legend. We had a wedding to attend and needed someone to check in on our fur kids (Nala, Zeus, Tank, and Milo) — and he totally nailed it. From the jump, he was super chill, responsive, and just on it. Asked all the right questions, followed instructions to a T, and kept us updated with messages that made us feel way less guilty for stepping away from our lovable little velvet hippos for the day. 😅 Our kids are generally friendly, but let’s be real — a pack of bullies charging at you with full gremlin energy can be a lot. Paul didn’t even flinch. Handled it like an absolute pro, and had them vibing with him almost instantly. We could tell they were in great hands — cared for, played with, and probably a little spoiled (as they should be). Honestly, Paul is the kind of sitter that makes you feel like you hit the Rover jackpot.✨Reliable, good vibes, and clearly great with animals. 1000% would book again. Thank you, Paul, for stepping up and showing our kids mad love. You’re officially part of our bully gang now. 🐾💯”
Michael M.Star Sitter
“It was our first time using any pet service. Met Michael before confirming service. I have a Husky and a Staffy whom both would bark alot at someone new, they gave alittle bark for a second and then just gave him sniffspections before wanting to give kisses. They took no time to be comfortable with him. Made the process smooth. I booked him for a week. In that time he spent lot of time with them, even some brushing and cleaning up the backyard. As well as moving things to keep the dogs safe while playing. Great guy. Would book again.”
Marina R.Star Sitter
“Marina was wonderful with our pets. We have a anxious dog and a cat and we felt so good leaving them in Marina’s care for our weekend away. Highly recommend!”
Kayla E.
About: I have grown up with dogs, and after mine passed started pet sitting for friends and family. I am experienced in working with various sized dogs, giving dogs their medicine, and am willing to to do other tasks while you are away, if staying in your home. I can provide my own transportation, and if allowed take your pet on acceptable adventures, such as hikes and trips to the beach. I have experience with dogs of all temperaments, particularly shy ones. I am CPR/First Aid trained, and recently passed a federal background check. I currently telework full time, so I would be there all day for you pets, but I also require an internet connection. I look forward to meeting you and your animals, and feel free to message me with any questions you have!
Kimberly C.Star Sitter
“Our house is a bit crazy with three dogs and four cats (two of the dogs are seniors and two cats are special needs), but Kimberly was amazing with everyone! Everyone was so happy when we got home from our long weekend away, and the house was taken care of above our expectations. I would highly recommend her and would absolutely love for her help in the future.”
Kristen C.Star Sitter
“Kristen was so thorough in her communication and updates with me! She took such good care of my baby coco and my home, most definitely recommend her for any pet sitting needs!”
Brooklyn H.
“I’ve trusted Brooklyn with my two dogs several times now, and she’s always been reliable, attentive, and genuinely caring with them. I love that she took the time to learn my pet’s personality and needs when we first met, sends me regular pupdates with photos, and goes above and beyond to keep them happy and comfortable. I highly recommend her!”
Elysia E.
“Despite me forgetting to formally book the visit, Elysia still showed up to the drop-in on time and rendered a great service. Will rebook in the future.”
Vonnie & Kevin T.Star Sitter
“On time. Sent pix. Picked up poo!!! Played in yard.”
Heather H.
“Heather was absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond while taking care of my cat! She was the best! She is someone I would definitely re book over and over again!”
Ethan P.Star Sitter
“Ethan is absolutely incredible! I spent my first week away from my pup in 8 years and he assured me that she was getting top-notch care and affection while I was gone through phenomenal updates, photos and messages throughout the duration of the care.”
Allen H.
“Allen has watched our cats multiple times now and he has done a great job each time. He makes sure that the animals are well taken care of and spends times with them so they aren’t lonely.”
Ella K.Star Sitter
About: I have taken care of both my own pets and the pets of close family and friends. Those who have requested my services have become regular clients as I am always happy to spend time with their furry friends! I am currently a full-time college student with 1-2 2-hour classes a day Monday through Thursday. Outside of class, I have plenty of time for pet care as my coursework can be completed virtually. I care for both cats and dogs. This typically includes feeding, walking, playing, grooming, and cleaning. I have also occasionally handled the administration of medications to both cats and dogs.
Jasmin H.
“Jasmin took great care of Howie while I was in the hospital. He was glad to see me when I got home but I could tell he had plenty of attention while I was gone.”
South Tacoma pet parents share their Rover experiences
Kristen is the best! My travel plans were abruptly changed at the last minute and Kristen was very understanding, her flexibility allowed me to have one less worry about my trip. My cat Blackie tends to be a bit difficult for people, he is getting older and he is a bit grouchy at times but it appears that he really liked Kristen and he was a very happy cat when we returned. I will definitely be using Kristen in the future and I highly recommend her for your pets needs.
Michael was great with our dogs. He really spent the time to get to know them and what kind of attention they needed while we were away. We needed help a bit last-minute and he was available. When we initially made contact, we got a response within minutes. We will definitely ask for his help again.
Katie did an amazing job taking care of my 4 cats and 2 chickens while I was away. She played with the kitties and gave them plenty of attention and kept an eye on the chickens. I like that she was so attentive with the kitties and non judgmental about my messy house.
Haley is one of the sweetest people I’ve ever come across. I feel SO lucky to have found her for all of our future pet sitting needs! I booked her super last minute on a holiday weekend and she couldn’t have been more gracious and accommodating. My senior kitty requires medication and meal monitoring which she handled perfectly along with being super communicative with me on how he did the entire time I was away. She sent so many adorable pictures that showed clearly how quickly he fell in love with her. I had so much peace of mind while gone knowing that my baby was in the care of someone so caring and attentive. Thank you, Haley! 🩷
Kate is timely, thorough and reliable. She follows our instructions to the T and goes above and beyond to a make sure our kitty is well cared for while we’re away. Even with a diagnosis of heart failure and medications twice daily, I have peace of mind if I know Kate will be checking on him. Thank you so much Kate for your wonderful care of our old guy.
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in South Tacoma.
Rover makes it easy to find South Tacoma pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
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